Kyuden International Corporation

The Kyuden Group is contributing in Africa to the supply of #electricity to unelectrified regions through investments in Persistent. Persistent, Africa's pioneer Climate Venture Builder, supports exceptional entrepreneurs building climate technology businesses that drive economic and social development in #Africa. With these #investments, the Kyuden Group aims to identify business opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa - a region experiencing rapid economic growth - and contribute to realizing a sustainable society, including the achievement of #SDG7, "Affordable and Clean Energy." Follow for more information on our contributions toward sustainability around the world.

Aiming to further the growth of the Kyuden Group, preparations for the transition to a holding company have begun. This transition will mark a momentous development for the Kyuden Group. Considering the upcoming expected business opportunities in the electricity business, the Group has decided to pursue two main objectives: 1. Group Management From an Overall Optimization Perspective: Efforts will be made to optimize the allocation of management resources from a group-wide perspective and enhance group governance. 2. Autonomous and Prompt Business Operations: By carrying out business activities tailored to the respective business environments and characteristics under the responsibility and authority of each business company, it will contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of each business. While details of the group structure are currently under consideration and will be announced after a decision has been made, we are considering positioning major business companies directly under the holding company and allowing each company to autonomously promote its business. Be sure to follow for more updates on our business strategy and future growth. #EnergyIndustry #management #BusinessStrategy

About twenty employees participated in the PayPay Dome Relay Marathon held in Fukuoka at the end of September.  A total of four teams participated, and it was an event where teams completed a full marathon 42.195km in a relay format. All teams finished the marathon!

On Ebeye Island in the Marshall Islands, Kyuden is contributing to the reduction of fossil fuel consumption through a #SolarPower generation system installation project. Supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the project aims to improve energy security and introduce #RenewableEnergy to Ebeye Island, a region that was heavily dependent on diesel-generated power. We are about to enter the project's most exciting phase, where we prepare system operations. Kyuden is dedicated to the construction management of the Energy Management System (EMS) and the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Additionally, Kyuden will prepare manuals and provide training to support the development of technicians' skills for the facility's operations and maintenance. Follow for more on Kyuden's efforts toward a #sustainable society.

As our first renewable energy business in the #UnitedStates, Kyuden Group is partnered with Enfinity Global to produce #solar energy throughout the country. 🇺🇸🔋 In March 2024, Kyuden acquired 40% of the company's 28 solar power generation projects for a combined 160 MW spread across California, Idaho, and North Carolina. These projects supply electricity to their respective regions through long-term power purchase agreements with electric utilities in each state. By leveraging its advanced technological capabilities and wealth of experience, Kyuden Group is determined to promote the development of #RenewableEnergy to reduce CO₂ emissions and continue to take on the challenge of realizing a low-carbon and sustainable society. For more information on our renewable energy businesses, be sure to follow.

Ryoko Rikihisa of our Corporate Strategy Division offered a view into her work life at Kyuden International. As opposed to managing one specific aspect of business, Ryoko enjoys being playing a role in the company on a wider scale, including management and #BusinessStrategy planning. She shares that in the team, there is respect for a wide range of ideas as they all work together. "We operate under the pretense that there is no single right answer to business strategies," she says. "Therefore, it's important that we listen to each other and consider each member's ideas as possibilities for growth." Outside of work, Ryoko likes to stay active by training at a local karate dojo. Not only does it offer a change of pace, but it gives her a chance to interact with others in the local community. --- 💡 Want to learn more about our corporate strategies? Follow for more information.

Committed to contributing toward a carbon-neutral society, the Kyuden Group aims to lead Japan's #decarbonization efforts from Kyushu. Kyuden Group's Carbon Neutral Vision 2050 lays out action plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The plan includes a focus on reducing supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and contributing to the reduction of GHG emissions in society with goals influenced by the Japanese government's 2030 targets for reducing GHG emissions. Furthermore, the Kyuden Group is contributing to the reduction of emissions through the promotion of electrification in the non-electrified sectors, as well as implementing a variety of other initiatives such as the development of #RenewableEnergy locally and globally and CO2 absorption through adequate forest management. See the link in the comments for details about our Carbon Neutral Vision 2050 plan. #electricity

🇹🇭💡 In May 2019, Kyuden International participated in the management of Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO), a Thai power producer. Not limited to only #Thailand, EGCO operates several power plants in other countries and is one of the fastest-growing companies in #Asia. EGCO focuses on developing natural gas and renewable #energy sources such as hydro, solar, and wind power, contributing to a sustainable society. Moving forward, KIC aims to contribute to EGCO's further growth and the development of the Asian #electric power business by leveraging the technical expertise and experience acquired in Japan and global operations. Follow for more on our international operations and contributions towards sustainable societies.

Kyushu Electric Power boasts a long history of milestones that have sculpted who we are today. The company was founded in 1951, and its first five decades were spent focused on domestic operations, with many projects being the first of their kind in Japan. The experience gained during this time prepared the company with diverse expertise to move beyond the borders of Japan. Then in 1999, with the establishment of the wholly-owned subsidiary Kyuden International, the company launched its global operations. Today, with over 70 years in the energy business, our superior expertise is available to customers all around the world. 🌐💡 #energy #BusinessExpansion #GlobalBusiness

Kyuden International will promote decarbonization investments, primarily in #RenewableEnergy and transmission and distribution businesses. While focusing on solar and wind power, we will also contribute to geothermal, hydro and biomass power. To achieve this, we will collaborate with development companies, taking into account the market environment of each respectable country or region. Though our #energy business focuses primarily on Asia, it also extends to the Americas and the Middle East, as well as Europe and other regions that are leaders in renewable energy. Follow us to discover more about our contributions to the stable supply of electric power, the environment, and energy conservation around the globe.